The engine lineup for the coupe and convertible remains unchanged -- either a normal V6 or twin-turbo V8. We'll see the real things in just more than a week. The restyled E-class cars go on sale this summer.

Power comes from a 2.5-liter four, rated at 184 horsepower. You can choose between a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Next fall there will be a diesel engine option. That's a car we're looking forward to taking for a test drive.

That's the news for now. There will be plenty more Detroit auto show news this next week before the show starts. Keep up with the latest at